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Started by astraman1, January 29, 2012, 13:16:36

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astraman1

i planted my leek seeds about a week ago in a heated propagator ive just took a temp reading now i found my thermometer its the first time ive used the propagator and the temp was reading 26 degrees c

do you think ive fried my seeds as from what ive been reading they germinate best abit lower than that

ive took the lid off to cool it down abit

Hi_Hoe

Sounds too hot to me.

This may help
http://www.adrians.utvinternet.com/GoodEarth/vegseed.htm

Can you regulate the temp all? Id give it a week and see how you go  - tha can always sow some more!! ;D

Good luck!
If tha does nowt, tha gets nowt. Simple!

astraman1

they give you a blanket type thing to put under your tray thats it lol

i will see how it goes i have one in there not bad from 300 lol ohh well i will hope for the best if nothing ill start again

davyw1

did you cover the tray to keep the light out
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gavinjconway

I'm told Leeks don't have to be heated... Just on the windowsill in the house will do..
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astraman1

yes i covered them for a week so no light got in there uncovered now will try again if nothing happens over the week

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